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raindrops

noun

plural of raindrop
as in tears

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  1. tears
  2. droplets
Noun
  • Seated in a wheelchair, he was quickly wheeled out of the courtroom after the sentencing, while some of his accusers hugged and brushed away tears.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The night also featured some tears, surprise cameos, the reveal of a rehearsal injury for one pro dancer and a new change implented at the judges' panel.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • Some of this year’s winners and honorable mentions included tiny jellyfish larvae swimming inside water droplets, a colorful sea slug wiggling along and many different forms of cells exploring their microscopic worlds.
    — Adrianne Morales, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Measles spreads through respiratory droplets and can linger in the air even after an infected person leaves an area.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of droplets
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“Raindrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raindrops. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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